Oxidized silver hoop earrings with a hammered, slightly uneven texture, so they look hand-forged instead of smooth. Along the front there are small gold-toned bezel dots, and three of them hold deep blue round stones that read almost ink-blue. The bezels are spaced out like little stations, and the dark silver behind them makes the blue look even darker.

The stones are that strong midnight blue that flashes when the light hits the facets, but mostly stays moody. Sapphire is usually tied to focus, loyalty, and keeping your head clear when everything is loud. Blue topaz leans more “calm and communication,” lighter energy, less serious. I like the contrast here, dark metal, tiny blue sparks, nothing extra.

BORA started with three brothers in Brooklyn, New York, and they keep their pieces textured and a little raw on purpose. They work in oxidized 925 sterling silver with bronze or gold accents, with Mediterranean influence and old-tradition shapes.